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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

4

Job Duties:

Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. Duties may vary from time to time. Workers will perform manual labor required in the production, maintenance, and shipment of greenhouse-grown plants in a wholesale operation. Work will include, but is not limited to, the following duties: Planting and Propagation: Fill pots, trays, and flats with soil or growing media by hand or machine. Load compressed bales of growing media into the bale buster machine. Operate the bale buster and ensure continuous material flow to the production line. Oversee the label applicator, including loading labels, monitoring placement accuracy, and ensuring proper operation during production. Monitor all assigned equipment and make basic adjustments as needed. Keep the work area clean, organized, and free from obstructions. Assist with routine maintenance, such as clearing blockages or checking belts, sensors, and label feed mechanisms. Communicate any equipment issues or production delays to supervisors promptly. Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE. Support general production tasks as needed to maintain workflow. Stick cutting or sow seeds for propagation. Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings into larger containers. Load carts with newly planted trays, baskets, or planters, transport them to designated greenhouse areas, place on benches or floor, or hang baskets on drip lines. Record the count and location of newly planted plants as directed by supervisors. Label trays and containers with plant variety or barcodes. Maintain propagation areas and monitor humidity, temperature, and light. Crop Maintenance and Care: Water crops manually or with automated irrigation systems. Fertilize and monitor nutrient programs as directed. Pinch, prune, or trim plants for quality and shape. Remove weeds, moss, and debris from pots and walkways. Monitor for pests or diseases and report issues to supervisors. Adjust greenhouse environmental controls such as vents and shade cloth. Move plants for spacing, light, or shipment (includes moving trays, planters, or hanging baskets as needed). Deadhead, clean, and maintain plants for appearance and quality. Cover and secure shading fabric over chrysanthemum crops in the evening and remove it in the morning daily during the summer growing season. These tasks may occur outside regular work hours or on weekends as necessary. Harvesting and Shipping: Grade, select, and prepare finished plants for sale or shipment. Sleeve, tag, and pack plants in trays, boxes, or on racks for transport. Load and unload carts, racks, or trucks. Maintain records of shipments and product counts. Inspect plants for quality and remove unsalable stock. Greenhouse and Facility Maintenance: Sweep, wash, and sanitize greenhouse benches, tools, and aisles. Dispose of plant waste, soil, and debris in designated areas. Assist in maintaining greenhouse structures-repair plastic, shade, cloth, groundcover and/or screens. Maintain irrigation systems, hoses, waterline, sprinkler heads and nozzles in good working order. Operate or assist with small equipment (seeders, pot fillers, planter, labeler). Assist with installation of seasonal coverings, fans, and ventilation equipment. Maintain walkways and gravel driveways by raking, patching, or leveling as needed. Mow lawns and trim vegetation on employer property. Perform light maintenance such as painting, cleaning work areas, and repairing carts or benches. Assist with replacing greenhouse roofing materials (poly film, panels, or glazing) under supervision, including securing and sealing roof components. Workers may assist with minor repairs or maintenance of buildings and equipment under direct supervision. No specialized skills or experience required. Housing and Grounds Maintenance: Workers will be required to keep employer-provided housing in clean, orderly condition. Workers must maintain the lawn and exterior of the rented home (mowing, trimming, disposing of trash).

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

Workers must be 18 years or older. Employer provides on the job training for all tasks. Must be able to communicate in English at a basic level to understand instructions, safety rules, and training. If asked to transport workers, a Missouri Drivers License must be able to be obtained and they must have a clean driving record (noc major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and be able to qualify as an insured driver under the employers auto insurance policy. The company may conduct criminal background checks on all new applicants for employment at employers expense. All tools, supplies, safety gear and equipment will be provided at no cost to the workers. The majority of the day is spent on ones feet or bent positions for long periods of time and is required in greenhouses. Work performed in greenhouse environments subject to heat, humidity, and cold.

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Barnes Greenhouses, Inc. (Petition 2)

Location:

Trenton, MO 64683

Worksite

Address:

3235 Pleasant Plain, Trenton, MO 64683

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25336-451224

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

"NONE"

Date Posted:

12/15/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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